Is Castlereagh East a safe area?
722 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.
Most common crime types
How affluent is Castlereagh East?
Rank 1 is the most deprived area in Northern Ireland. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure (NIMDM), income domain.
Who lives in Castlereagh East?
Age profile
NISRA Census 2021
Community background
“Religion or religion brought up in”, NISRA Census 2021.
Health
NISRA Census 2021
Homes and work
What schools are near Castlereagh East?
The area has 9 schools serving 4,262 pupils. Source: Department of Education.
Who is Castlereagh East good for?
Castlereagh East: frequently asked questions
Is Castlereagh East a safe area?
Castlereagh East recorded 722 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 33 per 1,000 people, which is 35% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.
Is Castlereagh East an affluent area?
Castlereagh East ranks 75 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating low deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure.
What is the community background of Castlereagh East?
In the 2021 Census, 8% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 74% were Protestant or other Christian, and 18% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.
What schools are near Castlereagh East?
The area has 9 schools with 4,262 pupils. Source: Department of Education school census.
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Sources: PSNI recorded crime statistics · NISRA Census 2021 · NI Multiple Deprivation Measure 2017 · Department of Education · Ofcom Connected Nations. Last updated 2026-07-02. Data is provided for information only; always verify independently.